internecine — destructive to both sides in a conflict; mutually destructive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: destructive to both sides in a conflict; mutually destructive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/
Example Sentences
- The internecine battle between the two pizza shops ended with both going bankrupt.
- Their internecine argument over who ate the last cookie destroyed their friendship.
- The company's internecine politics prevented any real progress.
internecine
ADJECTIVE[/ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/]
destructive to both sides in a conflict; mutually destructive
The internecine war left both noble houses in ruins, with no true victor.
Through byzantine halls and serpentine ways, internecine wars end both armies' days
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'internecinus' meaning mutually destructive or deadly, derived from 'inter-' (between/mutual) and 'necare' (to kill). The word entered English in the 17th century, initially describing civil conflicts that harm both parties.
Breakdown
inter- (between/mutual) + nec- (kill, from Latin necare) + -ine (adjective suffix) = internecine
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📝Examples
“The internecine battle between the two pizza shops ended with both going bankrupt.”
“Their internecine argument over who ate the last cookie destroyed their friendship.”
“The company's internecine politics prevented any real progress.”
“The internecine war between cat lovers and dog lovers at the pet store was getting ridiculous.”
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